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What A Drink! I found my new favourite drink – 7UP Free Mojito flavour – in the corner shop a couple of weeks ago and now I’m a little bit obsessed! 3 …that's how many hours on Sunday I spent trying to sort out my kitchen cupboards. They were such a mess, it was impossible to find anything! What A Trip! I recently went to the open day of London Transport Museum’s depot. To try my tube quiz, see lifedeathprizes.com  and search ‘London station’. What A View! I went to the amazing rooftop bar at the Trafalgar Hotel, in the centre if town. The view – and cocktails – were fab! What A Treat! I went to see Nell Gwynn starring Bond girl Gemma…

 Laura Duncan, 26, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear After a few cans, he grew paranoid, suddenly flipped Funny and attentive, Daniel Bell appeared to be a devoted boyfriend. But that devotion soon turned into obsession, emotional bullying and paranoia over his girlfriend. Handed a restraining order and banged up for assault, Daniel Bell wasn’t going to let the law get in his way... Checking my Facebook one night, a message flashed up. You’re a little darling, aren’t you? I’d never met Daniel Bell, then 32, but we had mutual mates on Facebook. A labourer, with rugged good looks, he was hot. It was March 2014, and I’d been single a while. I was flattered by the attention and we exchanged flirty messages. Two weeks on, we agreed to meet at Jarrow…

‘Tumours had spread to my pelvis, abdomen and liver’ Any day soon, me and my husband Andrew, 45, would be parents again. And our daughter Emily, then 7, would have a brother or sister. A week after my due date in April 2011, I started having labour pains. But when the midwife examined me... ‘The head’s too soft,’ she said. ‘The baby may be breech.’ At the hospital, nobody had any answers and my labour pains stopped, so I went home. But I was so tired and was going to the loo far too often... Finally, Rosie was born 10 days late. Yet even after we took our baby home, I was still in pain. My stomach felt so bad, I was admitted back to hospital three weeks later. Doctors…

‘She’s even got her 25-metre swimming badge!’ The hospital ward erupted into frantic activity as soon as she was born. Our daughter Emmeline. She’d come out looking blue, and she was hardly breathing. Straightaway, she’d been rushed to ICU. ‘She’s not getting the oxygen she needs,’ a doctor explained to us, ‘because there’s not enough blood going through her lungs. Emmeline had a specialised, ultrasound heart scan, which revealed her problem. ‘She has Ebstein’s anomaly,’ said the doctor. This is a congenital heart condition in which the valve is abnormally formed and sits lower than it should. There was no obvious cause, but if the doctor hadn’t noticed it, Emmeline could’ve died. Me and my partner Edward, 47, were shocked. They couldn’t explain what caused the condition, it was just…

1 Asda Smoky BBQ Pork Rack of Ribs, 600g, £3 Big ribs with a separate sachet of sauce to slather on during cooking. Though the meat was tender, we liked these most for the sweet, yet smoky-flavoured sauce. 2 Lidl Braemoor Pork Rib Rack In A Smoky BBQ Sauce, 600g, £2.99 So tender, the meat falls off – and, with a strong, woody, spicy sauce, they’re delicious. 3 Sainsbury’s Spicy Barbecue British Pork Ribs 700g, £6 A strongly flavoured sauce, and a big kick of heat – you’ve been warned! Easily enough for two or more, though we’d serve with a cooling side of yogurt dip. Make ’em yourself... Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 45 min • 900g pork spare ribs, cut into individual ribs • 1…

‘A police car was waiting. My tummy twisted with fear’ ‘Apart from a mark on her neck, she looked perfect, sleeping’ Giggling, our toddler Bronwyn whooshed down her new slide into the arms of her brothers. It was 2 April this year, and my husband Matt and I felt lucky. We’d suffered tragedy when our baby Megan was stillborn at 20 weeks in November 2013. But we’d got through it, had Bronwyn a year later. Now our family was a happy mix of Matt’s two boys - Boden, 16, who suffers cerebral palsy, and Dylan, 10 - my son Owen, 10, and Bronwyn, 16 months. That afternoon, we were dropping Boden and Bronwyn at Matt’s parents Shirley and Barry’s. They were babysitting while we took Owen and Dylan to see…

‘Esme went swimming most days, and is now fearless in the water’ I’ve had the travel bug ever since uni, and it’s only grown stronger since I met my partner Shaun in July 2010. We were always jetting off to sunny, exotic or interesting spots. But in early 2014, we were on holiday in New Zealand, where Shaun’s from, when we received a huge surprise. ‘I’m pregnant!’ I exclaimed to Shaun. We were shocked, but excited to be starting a family. The pregnancy went well and we learned we were expecting a girl. When it came to organising maternity leave from my nursing job, I had a great idea. ‘Let’s take the baby backpacking!’ I said with glee. Shaun laughed, but didn’t need much convincing. How better to introduce our…

Hidden Gems…In The UK! Port Nanven in Cornwall is littered with smooth, dinosaur-egg-like stones. These strange structures on the Kent coast were to keep out the Nazis. Painshill Park Grotto could be straight out of a fantasy novel. Dating back to 1760, hundreds and thousands of crystals make up this mystical haven. Toodle Pip! You  just can’t translate these British phrases… • ‘It’ll all come out in the wash!’ • ‘As the actress said to the bishop’ • ‘Keep your hair on!’ • ‘Nowt so queer as folk!’ • ‘I’m not being funny, but…’ • ‘Mustn’t grumble’ • ‘Nothing a good night’s sleep won’t fix’ QUIZ! CAN YOU NAME THE ALBUM THESE 80S HITS ARE FROM? 1 I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) by  Whitney Houston 2 With or Without You by  U2…

CANCER 22 June–23 July Your emotions get the better of you, and you may end up saying things you don’t mean, just to vent your frustration at a current event. Talking direct to the source can help you find clarity and solutions to what’s been bothering you. Call: 09058 170 713* LEO 24 July–23 Aug Work is getting on top of you, and I can feel your frustration at not having things go your way. You’ve been dealing with the wrong people to get the changes you want. Rethinking your battle plan can get you ahead of the competition. Call: 09058 170 714* VIRGO 24 Aug–23 Sept Listen to your first instincts this week, as they won’t let you down. You start to feel able to take on things you…

1 Prebook to save Never just turn up at the airport. Even booking on the day of your flight can save you money. 2 Be an early bird The earlier you book your space, the more you’re likely to save. 3 Do the maths Check whether it’s actually cheaper to book a local taxi to take you and bring you home. 4 Go by coach Dedicated airport coaches are often the cheapest option for getting there. Book in advance for the biggest savings. Check out National Express and Megabus. 5 Stay and park Many hotels offer a room rate, inclusive of parking – ideal if you live a long way from the airport or have a very early flight.…

Nipple piercing and breast-feeding QI fancy having my nipples pierced, but I’m scared that it would stop me breast-feeding in the future. What do you advise? Mary-Jane, Kilmarnock A Nipple piercing can be a problem if it causes infection or excessive scar tissue. If neither of those is an issue, just remove the piercing when you need to breast-feed. Help! I smell of fish! QI have a very embarrassing problem which is making my life a total misery. I wash all the time, but I stink of rotten fish – not just my body, but my sweat, breath and urine. What could be wrong? Liz, Exeter A An inability to break down certain compounds in food means that they are excreted as a fishy-smelling chemical. Changes in diet, lifestyle, use…

Family man Franklin hid a sinister secret... ‘Enietra took police to the attacker’s ‘uncle’s’ house’ ‘He kept photos and trophies from the killings’ It was November 1988 and Enietra Washington was walking to a friend’s house in Los Angeles. A bright orange Ford Pinto pulled up alongside her and a short man hopped out and attempted to chat her up. He asked if he could give her a lift. Initially, Enietra declined... But then she relented and accepted the offer. It was a decision that almost cost her her life. ‘He was a neat person, that’s why I wasn’t feeling threatened when I finally accepted the ride,’ she later said. ‘He wasn’t dressed crazy. He didn’t look crazy.’ But looks can be deceiving... After she’d got in the car, the…

Cupcake Flavored Toothpaste, £6.99, www.firebox.com Indulge your sweet tooth while you clean your gnashers with this cupcake-flavoured toothpaste! It’s great for stopping those after-dinner sweet cravings in their tracks. MyzoneE Sports Bra, £49.99 (MZ-3 sensor also required, £129.99), www.myzone.org Want more than just support from a sports bra? This one is designed to hold a sensor to monitor your heart rate while you work out, so you can track your effort levels and how many calories you’ve burnt. Smarter than the average bra! SureFeed Sealed Pet Bowl, £49.99, www.sureflap.com This bowl has a motion-activated lid that opens up when your pet approaches, and closes when they leave. It deters flies, help nosh stay fresh and stops the whiff stinking out your kitchen!…

ASK JESS QI suffer from hayfever and I now can’t seem to get through a morning without my eye make-up dripping down my face! A Try Optrex ActiMist 2in1 Eye Spray, £15.31, Boots to soothe eyes. It doesn’t smudge eye make-up when sprayed from 10cm away – but use waterproof mascara for peace of mind! Jess’Beauty Hero Avon Matte Lipstick in Absolute Coral, £8, Avon.uk.com  is my go-to shade for summer! Pick Me Up ! FOR LESS £2 at Morrisons until 10/7/16 (normally £3.87) TRIED & TESTED This week: Dry shampoo Clean: Lee Stafford Original Dry Shampoo I used this between washes to get rid of greasy roots and it worked really well, even after the gym! Fresh: Fudge Urban Crisp Pear & Sweet Vanilla Dry Shampoo This…

‘He killed her and dissolved her body in a bin of acid’ AUSTRALIA: Acid Killer In front of reporters, Klaus Andres, 70, held aloft a picture of his missing wife. Li Ping Cao, 42, had vanished. And Andres was desperate for her safe return. But something was off about the scene. To start with, he was smiling. And when the cameras zoomed in on Li Ping’s photo, deep wounds were visible on Andres’ hands. Investigations soon turned up what Andres already knew as he appealed for his wife’s return. Li Ping was dead. He - her husband - had killed her and dissolved her body in a wheelie bin of hydrochloric acid. Then, he’d simply poured her down the drain. All so he could be with his mistress, and avoid…

My son Sam, then 11, returned from school covered in sun cream one day in May 2011. Many schools operate a ‘No touch’ policy, so kids aren’t helped with applying lotion. Inevitably, my lad had squeezed on too much! Telling my pal Laura Griffin, 33, she agreed it was a problem. Back then, Laura and I were stay-at-home mums with our youngest kids, my Harri, then 2, and her Ioan, then 1. It seemed no child-friendly bottles of lotion were available. ‘Let’s design one!’ Laura said. We spent months researching, before settling on a rollerball dispenser surrounded by a sponge to help the even distribution of cream. To officially patent our idea, we’d need detailed sketches and a prototype. In September 2012, we contacted Chief Tutor of Product Design at…

My partner James and I were enjoying the first night of our holiday in Mauritius with a late-night dip in the hotel pool when our lives changed forever. A small, strawberry-blond dog trotted out of the darkness and stood staring at us. James, 32, loves pooches and went straight over to make a fuss of her. But me, I’ve never been a dog person. So why was I feeling the urge to go over and make friends? Something I couldn’t explain was pulling me towards this pretty pup. Lovable ‘She must be a stray,’ said James, noticing that the skinny doggy had no collar. My heart melted, and I soon found myself gathering her up in my arms for a cuddle, wishing we could bring her home with us. Don’t…

Until the age of 5, my childhood was tough. My parents were heroin addicts, left me and my brothers, Michael, then 7, and Thomas, 3, home alone for days, starving, while they got high. We were in and out of care. But, in 2000, we were adopted by Marilyn and Patrick Canning and life changed overnight. We moved from a high-rise flat in Glasgow to a house in the countryside, and started school.We had a loving mum and dad who cared for us. It took time to adjust. The first time Mum bought me shoes, I didn’t want to choose any. She’ll just take them away again, I thought - all we’d ever owned was sold for drugs. But Mum was caring, bubbly, popular - patient. She had three grown-up…

1 It’ s a wrap Having lunch at your PC? Use clingfilm to protect the keyboard from spills. Ian Laird, Prenton 2 Missing a mat? Use an A4 plastic folder as a temporary mous emat. Angela Garvin, R omford 3 Squeaky clean! Wipe the under side of your mouse with a mixtur e of vinegar and warm water to keep it rolling smoothly . May Richardson, Bexleyheath 4 Energy saver Use a screen-saver that turns your screen off after 10 minutes of inaction to prevent burnout. James Hanc ock, Bangor…

‘People I didn’t know were asking me to share my diet’ I was at rock bottom. A single mum of two, living back with my own mum, a failed relationship behind me. Then there was my size... At 5ft 7in and 15st 7lb, I felt more than just out of shape. But then the past few years hadn’t been easy... Back in 2005, I’d been pregnant, expecting twins and looking forward to being a mum. But, after being induced, my placenta ruptured - and a day after they were born, my baby girl Kelise died of organ failure. Thankfully, my son Angelo survived. But my partner and I were both inconsolable with grief. Just weeks later, we found out I was pregnant again, and a year after the twins were…

Lymphoma 1 This form of cancer is too aggressive to be treatable. 2 You can only develop Hodgkin lymphoma in your early 20s. 3 This condition affects the immune system. 4 It’s caused by mutated red blood cells. 1 FALSE Hodgkin lymphoma is aggressive, but it’s also one of the most treatable cancers. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the main treatments. 2 FALSE It’s common in young adults and the elderly, but you can develop it at any age, and it affects fewer women than men. 3 TRUE The condition causes B-lymphocytes to multiply abnormally and collect. The affected lymphocytes lose their ability to fight infection, making the body vulnerable to illness. 4 FALSE B-lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell, and once they mutate and multiply, Hodgkin lymphoma develops.…

Rhubarb & Almond Cake Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 40 min 1 Preheat oven to 180C/ Gas 4, and grease and base line a 20-22cm springform cake tin. 2 Break eggs into a food processor bowl. Add flour, ground almonds, sugar, spread and vanilla extract. Mix to a smooth batter. Put in a mixing bowl and stir in rhubarb. 3 Spoon mixture into prepared tin, level top, then sprinkle over flaked almonds. Bake in centre of oven for 35-40 min until risen and golden. Cool in tin for 10 min before removing. 4 Dust with icing sugar and serve warm with cream as a pud or cold for afternoon tea. Find more recipes at:…

I never dreamt of winning such a big cash prize! Who Knew I’d Scoop A Whopper Win?! Treats all round with my £1,000! Julie-Anne Payne, 43, Deal, Kent I love bingo, so when I saw a story in Pick Me Up! about a woman who’d scooped a jackpot - then went on a luxury holiday - I joined up. There were so many fun games - from scratchcards, to bingo, and slots. I soon found myself enjoying Sapphire - a 90-ball bingo game. And, in the chatrooms, they were all really friendly, as well. Over the years, I had a few small wins. Then in February I got an e-mail from Pick Me Up! Bingo, with a £10 bonus. So I used my bonus to play some games. My husband…

‘The heartbeats just kept coming. We were speechless’ My fella Simon Ellison, 33, and I were delighted when our girl Paige arrived in June 2003. Back then, living with Simon’s parents, we didn’t plan more. ‘We’ll have another one day,’ I’d smiled. Growing older, Paige asked, ‘Can I have a brother or sister?’ ‘One day!’ I’d reply. When Paige turned 10, ‘one day’ hadn’t arrived. I’d come off the Pill in winter 2013, but six months later, my periods hadn’t returned. My GP advised we give my hormones time to settle. But, another six months on, nothing had changed. Ultrasound Referred to Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital in Arrowe Park, blood tests showed I wasn’t producing much oestrogen. I was prescribed Clomid tablets, which encourage ovulation. Three months later, my…